Kristofer Hivju
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1978-12-07
    • Born Place: Oslo, Norway
  • Also Known As:

    Kristoffer Hivju, 克里斯托弗·海维尤, Kristopher Hivju, کریستوفر هیویو

Kristofer Hivju

Kristofer Hivju is a Norwegian actor best known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane in the hit TV series Game of Thrones. Born on December 7, 1978, in Oslo, Norway, he comes from a family of actors, with both his parents being respected figures in Norwegian theater. He trained at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts in Denmark and graduated in 2004. Hivju’s career includes notable appearances in film and television. Besides Game of Thrones, he has acted in movies like After Earth and the remake of Downhill. He also appeared in the Netflix series The Witcher and starred in the Norwegian crime drama Twin, which he co-created. In his personal life, Kristofer is married to journalist Gry Molvær Hivju, and they have two daughters. The family lives in Trondheim, Norway. Known for his striking red hair and thick beard, Hivju has become a distinctive and memorable presence on screen.

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